• PO Box 37 • Richland, WA 99352 • Meetings every Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. Red Lion Hotel (Hanford House)• Charter 7390 • District 5080 • Club ID#262

RICHLAND

R TARY REACTOR

Judy Addis (3S)(B)

Steve Arneson (1R)

Jeremy Asmus (2S)

Bob Best (2S)(B)

Tom Bock (1R)(B)

Gordon Bopp (1S)

Blaine Carr (6S)

Thomas A. Cowan (4S)(B)

Bob De Lorenzo (D)(B)

Jeanne Dillner (2S)

Barbara French (D)

Julie FunfarLinda Gilmore (2S)

Jan Griffin (1S)

Pat HaggertyDiahann HowardJan Jackson (2S)

Larry D. JechaDarrel Johnsen (2S)

Stan JonesRoy KeckScott KellerPhillip KoechDave Larkin (D)

Pamela Larsen (4S)(B)

Bob D. Larson (4S)(B)

Phil Lemley (2S)

Tim Lewis (3S)

Larry Lowry (3S)(B)

Jerry J. McGuire (2S)(B)

Kathy Miller (5S)

Greg Oberg (4S) (B)

Thomas M. O’Brien (2S)

Jon M. Putz (6S)

Cindy Reents (1S) Dick Richter (2S)

Robert RiveraGary Scofield (4S)(B)

Anjan K. Sen (1S)

Chris Senske (1S)

Rick SchulteBill R. Siefken (1R)

Mike SinclairMark Smith (6S)(B)

Bob Tibbatts (2S)

Cynthia VaughnSam R. Volpentest (2R)(B)

Tom Watkins (D)(B)

Ken Williams (6S)

Hal Williamson (4MD)(B))

(B) Benefactor(D) Diamond PHF(DD) Dbl. Diamond PHF(R) Ruby(#R) Multiple Ruby(S) Sapphire(MD) Major Donor

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSOfficers

President ............. DiahannHowardPresident Elect............Bob TibbattsSecretary..................Jeanne DillnerTreasurer....................Dick RichterFoundation Treasurer.Mike WinegardnerPast President.............Dick Richter

DirectorsMeeting Service..............Julie FunfarClub Service....................Pat HollickCommunity Service...........Roy KeckInternational Service....Phillip KoechNew Generations....Tom HunningtonFellowship & Fund Raising.DeWayne HalstadPublic Relations.......Cynthia Vaughn

Editor: David BilletdeauxPublisher: Jan JacksonEditor Emeritus: Hal EllnerWeb Site: www.richlandrotaryclub.orgFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/RichlandRotaryClubWA/

June Speaker Schedule 26th – Social at WSU Tri-Cities, AR Technology Chris Meiers

PreliminariesRather than the usual lunch meeting, President Diahann Howard called the Installation Dinner meeting to order!

Diahann spoke of the projects completed and recognitions that our club has received over the past year. Projects and events such as Shelter Box, Duck Race, Buddy Bench, Fireside chats, a baby shower, entrepreneurial awards, scholarship awards, Tr-Citian of the Year, honoring Hal Williamson, Arbor Day tree planting, highway cleanups, an unfortunately delayed but approved beach project, Dr. Zirkle Defense Medal, monthly networking events, and the Second Chance Center donation. Our club was recognized for efforts in Public Image, ShelterBox, the battle against Polio, and

tree planting.

President Howard thanked everyone for the support she received over the previous year and spoke about how grateful she has been for the experience.

June 19, 2018

AwardsDiahann handed out a number of awards. First up was Dick Richter for service above self, always being wiling to go above and beyond to help out in any way he can.

Next was Rotarian of the Year, Steve Arneson for his help as treasurer, mentor, and for his support of the International Committee.

Finally, Larry Lowery, and myself, David Billetdeaux, were recognized as helpful club historians. To quote Diahann, “History reminds us of where we come from and who we are, but we are constantly changing as a people and as a club.”

AnnouncementsFinally, President Howard passed the torch to incoming President Bob Tibbatts, and recognized his wife Judy Tibbatts as well.

President Tibbatts thanked Diahann profusely for her hard work over the year, and presented her with two awards. The first award was the Past President plaque and gavel. Next, he presented her with a secret award for stepping up, being persistent, and making the Tri-Citian of the Year event a huge success. Diahann received a lovely blue Outstanding Leadership in Chairing 2018 Tri-Citian of the Year event desk award with a quote from Secretary James Mattis: “It’s often in the service to others that we are able to have the biggest and most positive impact.”

Richland Rotary MembersJudy Addis (7/89)Steve Arneson (3/02)Jeremy Asmus (10/07)Bob Best (4/90)David Billetdeaux (7/17)Tom Bock (3/76)Gordon Bopp (5/04)Blaine Carr (12/09)David Chevey-Reynaud (4/17)Travis Clifton (10/16)Jordyn Creighton (6/17)Christian Diamond (3/18)Jeanne Dillner (8/01)Bob Ferguson (3/18)Barbara French (11/98)Julie Funfar (7/13)Linda Gilmore (4/12)Jan Griffin (9/00)Linda Gustafson (3/08)Al Haggerty (4/12)Patricia Haggerty (4/12)Dewayne Halstad (8/16)Rebecca Hanson (3/18)Pat Hollick (8/10)Diahann Howard (4/08)Tom Huntington (5/16)Jan Jackson (6/00)Larry Jecha (8/97)Darrel Johnsen (8/97)Stan Jones (10/07)Roy Keck (10/04)Scott Keller (7/02)Danielle Kleist (3/17)Phillip Koech (8/13)

Art Kohler (2/87)Dave Larkin (4/04)Pam Larsen (2/95)Bob Larson (6/90)Phil Lemley (6/06)Tim Lewis (10/03)Eric Livesay (2/18)Yosen Liu (1/91)Larry Lowry (10/05)Patrick McBurney (6/09)Jerry McGuire (3/95)Chris Meiers (12/15)Kathy Miller (6/12)Ian Napier (11/08)Greg Oberg (1/88) Tom O’Brien (11/98)Jon Putz (5/81)Cynthia Reents (6/09)Dick Richter (6/08)Robert Rivera (7/09)Gary Scofield (2/75)Rick Schulte (6/14)Anjan Sen (11/96)Chris Senske (1/80)Bill Siefken (4/87)Mike Sinclair (1/11)Chris Smith (8/10) Mark Smith (3/01)Bob Tibbatts (6/03)Greg Tripp (6/11)Cynthia Vaughn (12/14Sam Volpentest (1/95)Tom Watkins (9/11)Ken Williams (12/00)

Hal Williamson (4/88)Mike Winegardner (11/09)Jacqui Wright (12/13)Joan Wright (3/18)

Honorary Members Bob DeLorenzo, General

James Mattis & Tom Cowan

Number of Membersas of July 1, 2017

74 Current Members:

74

Gained:David Billetdeaux, Eric Livesay,

Christian Diamond, Bob Ferguson, Rebecca Hanson, Joan Wright, Fred

Brink and Terri LeBlanc

Lost:Bruce Carlisle, Mike McAndrew,James Watson, James Bauer, Shelley Kennedy, Debbie Nogueras & Bob Nichols. Transfer of Tom Cowan to Honorary.

President Tibbats then recognized the incoming Club Officers: Past President: Diahann HowardPresident Elect: Julie FunfarClub Service: Chris MeiersSecretary: Jeanne DillnerMeeting Service: Larry LowryClub Treasurer: Dick RichterInternational Service: Phillip KoechFoundation Treasurer: Mike Winegardner

ATTENDANCE, A ROTARY COMMITMENT

Meeting Dates of Local Clubs

Richland Riverside............... Monday, Noon Anthony’s Columbia Pt Richland

Richland.................................Tuesday, Noon: Richland Red Lion

Pasco/Kennewick................. Wednesday, Noon: Clover Island Inn Kennewick

Columbia Valley Daybreak..Thursday, 7 am: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr. Kennewick

Columbia Center...................Thursday, Noon: Bingo Boulevard Kennewick

Tri-Cities Sunrise...................Friday, 7 am: Red Lion Pasco

New MemberThe Richland Rotary Club Board has approved Kristy Fargher for club membership. Kristy operates an insurance agency, Fargher & Co Insurance, and her specific classification is pending. Kristy has not been a member of this or any other Rotary Club in the past. Please provide written or emailed notification to Blaine Carr, Membership Chair, within the next 7 calendar days if you believe Kristy Fargher should not become a member of the Richland Rotary Club.

RemindersIn place of the regular Tuesday meeting next week there will be an event at the WSU Tri-Cities Campus next week. It is four to six pm at the Student Union Building. To get there, if coming from South on GW Parkway, turn right on University Drive, right on Crimson Drive, and park in the CIC Parking Lot. Walk through the CIC building and the Student Union Building will be southeast of the CIC. There will be some augmented and virtual reality headsets available to demo, so bring your Dramamine!

Hal’s Humor“Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” I asked my friend.“He wants to be a garbageman,” he replied.“That’s an unusual ambition to have at such a young age.”“Not really. He thinks that garbagemen work only on Tuesdays